John Tom Martin, Jr., age 75, Seneca, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness.

John was born June 11, 1950 in Joplin, son of the late John T. Martin, Sr. and Velma Lucille (Bybee) Martin. He is proceeded in death by his sister Erma Hoag-Martin. He lived in Picher Oklahoma as a young child but spent most of his life in Joplin and attended Joplin Schools graduating from Joplin High School in 1968. He then served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. He returned to Joplin and earned his degree in drafting from Missouri Southern State College in Joplin. He worked for Eagle Picher before working in sales and car repair. He enjoyed collecting vintage cars and car parts and restoring and reselling them. He was also an avid hot wheels collector and had many valuable cars collected.

He loved spending time with his family. He had a big personality and he will be greatly missed by many. John was a generous man who loved children and pets.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved companion for several years, Diana Barchak.

Survivors include his daughter, Amber Langley (Will) of Miami, OK, son, Cory Bass of Texas; nieces, Kim Endicott, Christa Hoag both of Joplin; grandson, Rylan Stuart of Miami; great-nephew, Brenden Hoag of Joplin, and great-niece, Halie Endicott of Jackson, WY; stepdaughters, Andrea Roach of Springfield, MO and Heather Harms of Carl Junction and his three adored cats.

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